Bridgestone Battlax BT-46 Rear Motorcycle Tire 140/80-17 69V

The Bridgestone Battlax BT-46 Rear Motorcycle Tire 140/80-17 69V is a bias-ply tire made in Japan, built with vintage sport and touring motorcycles in mind. Bridgestone designed it to handle a range of riding situations, from city streets and long touring runs to twisting roads, and they note improved wet-weather performance as part of its makeup.

The size code 140/80-17 tells you three things: the section width is 140 mm, the aspect ratio is 80 percent of that width, and the rim diameter is 17 inches. That rim diameter must match your wheel exactly, and the full size code should match what is printed on the sidewall of the tire you are replacing. This tire carries a load index of 69 and a V speed rating, which covers speeds up to 149 mph (240 km/h); your machine's specification determines whether those ratings are the right fit.

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